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3002858
Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal by Immunoassay
ELASTASE
Ordering Recommendation
Tests for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Stool.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Min: 1 g)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Stool in media or preservative. Swabs.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 30 days.
Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-4 days
Reference Interval
Effective August 17, 2020
| Greater or equal to 200 µg/g | Normal |
| 100 to <200 µg/g | Moderate to mild exocrine pancreatic insufficiency |
| Less than 100 µg/g | Severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency |
Interpretive Data
Reference range does not apply for infants less than one month old.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Enzyme substitution therapy does not influence the determination of Pancreatic Elastase-1.
Hotline History
Hotline History
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Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
82653
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3002860 | Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal | 25907-7 |
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Aliases
- EL1
- Elastase
- Elastase-1
- Fecal Elastase
- Pancreatic Elastase Stool
- pancreatic stool elastase
- pancreatic stool elastase concentration
- PE stool
Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal by Immunoassay
